Whew! There’s been a lot of waiting and hoping and daydreaming going on around here, and now I can finally make an official announcement!
I’m super proud to let you know that my talented husband Dave — photographer and illustrator for both of the Well Fed cookbooks — has been accepted into the MFA program at the Center for Cartoon Studies. He visited the school for a week-long camp last...
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These meatballs were inspired by the pastel palette and tropical rhythms of Cuba. Tender and lush with sweet raisins, briny black olives, and savory blanched almonds, these Cuban Meatballs are like a mini vacation for your taste buds. Served with pan-fried plantains, they’re a meal-time alley-oop.
This recipe is part of March Meatball Madness; get all the recipes right here.
Cuban Meatballs from...
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Today’s recipe is courtesy of Karen Phelps, a.k.a.,@feralization, and the beautiful brain behind Paleo Periodical. Get cozy with luscious homemade pork broth studded with Gyoza Meatballs and tender vegetables.
This recipe is part of March Meatball Madness; get all the recipes right here.
Going Whole Hog
Of all the bone broths I’ve loved before, there was one I hadn’t yet tried — pork. For...
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With Asian flavors in every bite — ginger, sesame, Shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, and more — these Gyoza Meatballs are as close as we can get to dumplings without getting gluten-ed. I promise, you’ll never miss the wrapper.
This recipe is part of March Meatball Madness; get all the recipes right here.
Gyoza Meatballs from Well Fed 2
Serves 2-4 | Prep 10 min | Chill 20 min | Cook 20 min |...
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I recently hosted a dinner party for 12 people and wanted to serve cauliflower rice. But the idea of figuring out how to sauté, like, three heads of cauliflower — without the “rice” getting mushy — and how to have it all ready to serve at the same time was overwhelming. I wondered if there was an easier way.
There is: oven roasting!
Say hello to Oven-Roasted Cauliflower Rice. The...
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Today’s recipe is courtesy of Elana Amsterdam of Elana’s Pantry. I think March Meatball Madness is proving that with the addition of spices, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fruit, ground beef is open to imaginative combinations. But sometimes a classic is just what you need. Elana’s given us a simple, pure rendition of meatball magic.
This recipe is part of March Meatball Madness; get all...
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I recorded a podcast interview with Kendall from Primal Balance, and it’s one of my favorite conversations ever. We talked about meditation, body image and deprivation, the importance of sleep, why there’s no shame in taking medication, and more. I hope you have a listen and enjoy our conversation — and don’t miss Kendall at PaleoFX where she’ll be talking about paleo...
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Have you caught the frenzy of March Meatball Madness? (And are you enjoying the equally delicious celebration of Fug Madness? I love Fug Madness!)
In this post, I’m going to share the three methods I use to blend what I affectionately call “meat dough,” a.k.a., meat mixed with seasonings that’s then turned into luscious balls of goodness. You can make meat dough with a food...
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Today’s recipe is courtesy of Stephanie Gaudreau at Stupid Easy Paleo. She’s disguised the superfood power of liver in flavorful Italian meatballs in a slow cooker recipe, which means you can score the winning basket without even being in the kitchen… or something like that.
This recipe is part of March Meatball Madness; get all the recipes right here.
Italian Slow Cooker...
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You guys know about my deep and abiding affection for my craptastic gym, and I told you all about how awesome my coach Mark is — but I’ve been holding out on you a little bit. In addition to getting serious with the barbells, I’ve also been playing with some “Lift Weights Faster” workouts from Jen Sinkler. Jen and I were internet mutual admirers for a while, then we met in real...
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We ate a lot of leg of lamb when I was growing up, and whether it was roasted or turned into kebabs, my dad was always in charge of cooking it. I decided recently that it was time for me to tackle a roast leg of lamb myself. Naturally, I bought my leg of lamb from Lava Lake and turned to Cook’s Illustrated for guidance. The recipe below is based on one I learned in Cook’s Illustrated The Best...
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coco chanel on destiny

"I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little – if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny. And it's best to be as pretty as possible for destiny." – Coco Chanel

get hip with my lingo

castle storming: to participate in daring physical activity while regular people are still asleep

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